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单词 summer camp
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summer camp
summer camp n. (a) a military encampment or fort occupied in the summer; (in early use) esp. one established by the Roman legions (historical); (b) chiefly North American (originally U.S.) an institution or facility, esp. for children, providing recreational and sporting activities during the summer holidays.In sense (b) often without article and preceded by a preposition, as at summer camp, to summer camp. [In sense (a) after classical Latin aestīvum castrum (compare aestive adj.).]
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1606 P. Holland tr. Suetonius Hist. Twelve Caesars 153 Having enterprised a second expedition thither, [Drusus] fell sicke and dyed in his summer campe [L. aestivis castris].
1743 W. Gawler Dorchester 5 Maiden-Castle was a famous Summer Camp of the Romans, about a Mile and half in Circumference, and continues to this Day entire.
1854 Christian Times 15 Sept. 589/4 A despatch from Trebizond..states that Schamyl has attacked the Russian summer camp in the Racheta.
1882 Christian Union 25 May 495/4 (advt.) Camp Chocorua, A Summer Camp for Boys... Boys are taught to row, swim and fish, and the practical work of camp life.
1948 Sat. Evening Post 23 Oct. 87/2 He wants to send every youngster in Lawrence to summer camp for at least two weeks.
2002 B. Alexander How Wars are Won ix. 207 The Romans had not marched more than a few miles from the summer camp when a cry rang out.
2008 Scouting May 41 (heading) Homesickness at summer camp is a common ailment, but parents and leaders can help Scouts win the battle.
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